Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in Autonomous Systems

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Job title Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in Autonomous Systems
Job reference REQ
260388
Date posted 19/06/2026
Final date to receive applications 19/07/2026
Location Loughborough
Package Research Teaching and Enterprise grade 7 from £47389 to £56535 per annum or Grade 8 from £59966 to £67468 per annum depending on qualifications and experience.

Join us and be part of a vibrant community at Loughborough University.

We are seeking to appoint an outstanding Senior Lecturer or Lecturer in Autonomous Systems to join the Department of Aeronautical and Automotive Engineering. The post is closely linked to the Loughborough University Centre for Autonomous Systems (LUCAS), which provides a strong and supportive environment for interdisciplinary research in robotics, control engineering, autonomy and AI, with excellent opportunities for collaboration, doctoralsupervisionand engagement with external partners.

The successful candidate will be expected to build an internationally recognised research programme, secure external funding, contribute to teaching in robotics and autonomous systems, and support the continued development of research and education in this strategically important area.

Universities are one of this country’s greatest assets. We’re educators, employers, innovators and pioneers. We shape culture and society.

At Loughborough, we strive for better, think differently, challenge convention and take action. We are passionate about finding solutions to the major problems faced by society and the planet, and we create opportunities for those with the drive, ambition, and determination to apply themselves in the pursuit of better.

We are one of the largest departments for Aeronautical and Automotive Engineering in the UK, providing world-leading engineering solutions to tackle today's global challenges. Through cutting-edge research and strong collaborations with industry and academic partners, we are driving innovation that has the potential to revolutionise the aviation and automotive industries. By translating our research into practical solutions, we aim to contribute to a greener, safer and more efficient future.

Our Department is dedicated to supporting an equitable, diverse, and inclusive environment – to create a better world, together. The diverse backgrounds, characteristics and opinions within our community are our great strength and are key to our pursuit of research, innovation, and educational excellence.

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